To celebrate Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Angel joining ITVX in the UK, this week’s Geektown Behind The Scenes podcast features a very special guest — Spike himself, James Marsters!
In this candid and wide-ranging interview, James reflects on the enduring legacy of Buffy, the emotional toll of playing Spike, and the joy of returning to the role for Audible’s Slayers. He also talks about the infamous musical episode, teases involvement in the Buffy reboot, and shares the story of how he almost joined Star Trek — until a case of fanboy nerves got in the way.
Whether you're a longtime Buffy fan or just discovering it for the first time on ITVX, this is a must-listen.
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction
00:30 – Why Buffy Still Resonates Today
02:00 – The Personal Toll of Writing Buffy
03:15 – The Early Days: Getting Cast as Spike
04:30 – From Temporary Villain to Series Icon
06:00 – The Emotional Arc of Spike
08:00 – The Accent Struggles
09:00 – When Acting Gets Too Real
10:00 – Favourite Episode: “The Body”
11:00 – The Musical Episode: Once More, with Feeling
13:00 – Returning for Slayers: A Buffyverse Story
14:30 – Cast Highlights in Slayers
15:30 – The New Buffy Reboot
16:30 – The Message of Buffy Today
17:30 – Dream Role: Star Trek
19:00 – Wrapping Up
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